1
a
: being each individual or part of a group without exception
b
: being each in a series or succession
every few days
every once in a while
2
obsolete
: being all taken severally
3
: being each within a range of possibilities
was given every chance
Examples of every in a Sentence
I heard every word you said.
He devotes every spare moment to his hobby.
His every move was carefully watched.
She's beautiful in every way.
Ceramics of every kind were on display.
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And as a result, that’s going to reduce economic growth and the prosperity of virtually every American and every American family.
—WSJ, 6 June 2017
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2019
And as a result, that’s going to reduce economic growth and the prosperity of virtually every American and every American family.
—WSJ, 6 June 2017
NOW: Every June 1, hurricane season starts anew and locals are prompted to prepare for the worst -- stocking up on water, batteries and nonperishable food, and planning an evacuation route.
—Mike Scott, NOLA.com, 31 May 2017
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every
adjective
ev·ery
ˈev-rē 
1
: being each one of a group or series without leaving out any
heard every word you said
2
: complete entry 1 sense 3, entire
have every confidence in you
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